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Monday, July 1, 2013

International Postcard Exchange

I have been collecting international postcards for almost four months now. It is very enjoyable to connect with other people all over the world!It is a postcard exchange; however, it is not a direct swap. This is how it works: I indicate that I would like to send a postcard, and a random address pops up. I send a postcard (of my choice) to that person at the address provided. (I am not given a choice of a country.) When the postcard I have sent is received, the recipient registers it. At that point, my name goes into the queue...and when someone somewhere else in the world indicates that he/she wants to send a postcard, my name and address will pop up. Then, that person will send me a postcard (hopefully!). When I receive a postcard, I register it. At that point, (a) the name of the person who sent me the postcard will go into the queue to receive a postcard from someone else, and (b) I am able to indicate (if I choose to do so) that I would like to send another postcard (and will receive another random address).I have sent postcards to these countries:

Belarus (5)

China (2)

Finland (3)

Germany (7)

Netherlands (5)

Poland (1)

Portugal (1)

Russia (3)

Spain (1)

Taiwan (3)

Ukraine (3)

I have received postcards from these countries:

Belarus (3)

Belgium (1)

China (3)

Czech Republic (2)

England (1)

Finland (1)

Germany (3)

Hong Kong (2)

Japan (1)

Netherlands (3)

Poland (2)

Portugal (1)

Russia (2)

Taiwan (2)

Ukraine (1)

Note: The number in ( ) indicates how many postcards I sent / received.

All of the postcard messages are written in English. :) Sometimes, a sender also will write a few words in their native language. That's always fun...and very interesting!

Quite a few people add their individual flair, such as writing the date sent, the temperature of the day, drawing a little picture, adding a sticker or stamped image, etc. I like to see the many different postage stamps, as well.

When I receive a postcard, I excitedly show it to T. My plan is to pull out the various postcards as we study each country (over the next several years!). Wouldn't these postcards make a terrific addition to continent boxes used while Galloping The Globe??! Ahem―not that I have continent boxes made or anything! That's another project for another day.... :P

I guess it could be considered a somewhat expensive hobby...considering it costs $1.10 to send a postcard internationally (plus the cost of the postcard itself...usually $0.50 or so). The good news is, there is not a minimum number of postcards that must be sent. (In light of that, it even might be considered an inexpensive hobby!)

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I am Koogle...a first grade teacher who became a homeschooling mom. My dear husband is my soul-mate and the Love of my life. Our precious son is the Light of my life...and keeps us laughing and learning every day!